For me context is the key - from that comes the understanding of everything.
With artists of my own generation there was at first no group identity - and never a clique.
I've also been willing to share any help that I could give to any other artist.
Usually I throw away what I don't get right the first time.
I met David Smith through my former wife, Cornelia, who'd studied with him.
Context begins with other artists - seniors and mentors.